Deane Mariotti
Varsity Head Coach
Deane Mariotti began coaching at Conestoga in 2021 and is in her fourth year as Head Coach of the Varsity program. In 2024, the Varsity team went 22-4. They wrapped up the season as back to back PIAA State finalists and finished 2nd in the Central League. In 2023, the Varsity team went undefeated in the Central League, and were District 1 and PIAA State finalists, with a 21-4 record. She was named “Coach of the Year” by The Daily Local Newspaper. In 2022, the Varsity team went 19-3-2, which included a run to the district semifinals and state quarterfinals. Deane previously served as JVA head coach (15-0-1). Prior to joining Conestoga, she coached at a variety of levels, including youth travel and collegiate. From 2002-2004, she coached at the University of Pennsylvania for three seasons as a graduate assistant.
Deane graduated from Lowell High School in San Francisco, where she led her high school to two league championships and was three time league defensive MVP. As a freshman, she played for the boys team as the district started the girls soccer league her sophomore year. Deane was a multi-year selection to the Cal North State ODP team. She played Division 1 soccer at the University of Pennsylvania (with Coach Kaput). At Penn, she was a four year starter and three time All-Ivy Honorable Mention. In 1999, she captained the team to the programs first ever NCAA tournament appearance, the highest league finish (2nd) to date, and 10 shutouts as center back. She was also named Academic All-Ivy. She was inducted into the San Francisco Prep Hall of Fame and the Lowell High School Sports Hall of Fame.
She lives in Devon with her husband Adam and their two children, Claire and Will.
Betsy Engels
Varsity Assistant Coach
Betsy Engels joined Conestoga as an assistant coach in 2022. Previously, Betsy has coached a variety of sport teams including 7th and 8th grade basketball and soccer at VFMS as well as winter track at Conestoga. She has coached for multiple club teams and soccer camps locally and out of state.
Betsy graduated from Beavercreek High School outside of Dayton, Ohio where she was a 4 year varsity letter winner for girls soccer. She participated in south western Ohio ODP for multiple years and was selected to attend regional ODP camp.
Betsy played Division 1 soccer at the University of Kentucky where she led her team to an SEC Championship as a center midfielder. In 2005, she captained the team to an NCAA tournament appearance. During the summer before her senior year she played for a professional team as an amateur.
She lives in Devon with her husband Chris, assistant for the Conestoga boys soccer team, and their two children, Kensi and Brooklyn.
Jackie Mitchell
Varsity Assistant Coach
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Johnny Reynolds
JVA Head Coach
Johnny Reynolds joined Conestoga in 2022 as the JVB coach. He became JVA coach in 2025. He graduated from Kellenberg Memorial High School in Uniondale, NY, where he played both soccer and basketball. Johnny attended Villanova University and, for all four years, served as the women’s basketball manager. He helped coordinate the logistics of practices and games with the coaching staff, including a trip to the 2013 NCAA Tournament and several NIT Tournaments. Following college, Johnny received his CrossFit Level One Certification and coached at CrossFit Village Berwyn for five years. Professionally, Johnny serves as a partner and director of media relations at Buchanan Public Relations in Bryn Mawr. He and his daughter Sasha currently lives in Paoli with his wife Courtney.
Lucy Paules
JVB Head Coach
Lucy Paules is entering her first season as JVB coach at Conestoga. She graduated from Boca Raton Community High School in Boca Raton, Florida. While in high school, Lucy played both soccer and lacrosse. After high school, she attended Penn State for her undergraduate degree and West Chester University for her Master of Education (M.Ed.). Currently, Lucy teaches world history at Conestoga High School; Lucy also helps with coordinating Conestoga’s Mini-THON (a smaller version of Penn State’s Dance Marathon). Outside of school, you can find Lucy at solidcore, or enjoying time with her friends.
Breanna Stemler
Goalkeeper Coach
Breanna Stemler enters her third season with Conestoga as the Goalkeeper coach. Previously, she has coached for a variety of specialized sports performance centers, with athletes of all ages. Bre grew up playing as an integral part of the EPYSA State and Region 1 teams, competing for the programs for over 7 years before converting from athlete to coach; helping to train the goalkeepers. Bre graduated from Hatboro-Horsham High School as a 4-year First Team All-League award winner and is a former Division 1 Scholarship athlete; graduating from University of Delaware as a 4-year starter and captain. She helped lead her team to their first CAA Tournament and holds the school record for season shut-outs. After graduating, Bre played professional for a year before focusing on her career.
Professionally, Bre serves with the PA Army National Guard as a Field Artillery Officer and works as a Program Manager in Corporate Wellness. She is passionate about CrossFit, having received her CF-Level 1 coaching certification back in 2019 and is a 5x Ironman finisher. She currently resides in Royersford with her fiancé, dog and cat.